1839 Cherokee Meat Co. Receives $10-Million in Federal Grants, Touts Food Provision
December 22, 2023 | 1 min to read
In its inaugural year, 1839 Cherokee Meat Co. has secured over $10 million in federal grants, exceeding initial goals and significantly contributing to the Cherokee Nation's drive for food sovereignty. These funds bolster food outreach initiatives and address rising demand at nutrition sites within the reservation. Manager Adrian Sinclair emphasized the importance of their collaboration with the USDA, enabling the tribe to enhance its food sovereignty efforts in innovative ways.
AHLEQUAH — Recently wrapping up its first year of operations, 1839 Cherokee Meat Co. has obtained federal grants worth more than $10 million, officials said.
The facility surpassed initial goals and “continues to play a vital role in the tribe’s efforts to promote food sovereignty within the Cherokee Nation Reservation,” officials said.
The grants support Cherokee Nation’s food outreach programs and growing demand at nutrition sites throughout the reservation.
“We’ve worked hard to position Cherokee Nation at the forefront of food sovereignty efforts, and thanks to our relationship with the USDA, we’re able to exercise that sovereignty in new and exciting ways,” said Adrian Sinclair, manager of 1839 Cherokee Meat Co., in a news release.
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